The Scamdex Scam Email Archive X

Subject:  Western Union Account Access Notification
From:  "westernunionresponse@westernunion.com" <westernunionresponse@westernunion.com>
Date:  Tue, 30 Jan 2007 11:58:03 -0800
Category:  Generic
Date Added:  2016-07-20 21:37:17

An Email with the Subject "Western Union Account Access Notification" was received in one of Scamdex's honeypot email accounts on Tue, 30 Jan 2007 11:58:03 -0800 and has been classified as a Generic Scam Email. The sender shows as "westernunionresponse@westernunion.com" <westernunionresponse@westernunion.com>.

The email address was probably spoofed. Do not reply to or contact any persons or organizations referenced in this email, or follow any URLs as you may expose yourself to scammers and, at the very least, you will be added to their email address lists for spam purposes.

 



  Dear WesternUnion Member,

     We recently reviewed you account status and we suspect that your WesternUnion Online Account may have been accessed by an unauthorized third party. Protecting the security of your account and of the WesternUnion Online Network is our primary concern.

     Therefore, as a preventative measure, we have temporarily limited access to sensitive account features.
     To restore your full account access, please take the folowing steps to ensure that your account has not been compromised.

1.      Login to your WesternUnion account. In case you are not enrolled for WesternUnion Quick Collect Service, you will have to fill in all the required information, including your name and your account number.

2.      Review your recent history for any unauthorized withdrawals or deposits, and check your account profile to make sure no change has been made. If any unauthorized activity has taken place on your account, report this to WesternUnion staff immediately.

    To get started please click the link below:

To continue please click here:

Click here to restore your account access

     If you received this notice and you are not the authorized service holder, please be aware that it is in violation of our policy to represent oneself as another WesternUnion user. Such action may also be in violation of local, national, and/or international law. WesternUnion is committed to assist law enforcement with any inquiries related to attempts to misappropriate personal information with the intent to commit fraud or theft. Information will be provided at the request of law enforcement agencies to ensure that perpetrators are prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

   Thanks for your patience as we work together to protect your service.


Sincerely,
WesternUnion Cardmember Services